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Bucket of crabs a big surprise

Emma Dowler, of the National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham, holds up one of the tiny crabs

A Shropshire woman had the surprise of her life when she discovered something unusual thrown out with the rubbish - a bucket full of crabs from the seaside.

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Pet’s ticket to ride

When Peggy, the three-legged dog, disappears from her home near Llangollen, owner Dilys Lloyd knows just where she can find her.

Ear muffs plan for sheep

Sheep try out the ear muffs

Animals at Cholmondeley Castle should be sporting an unusual fashion accessory at a motoring event next month, according to their owners.

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William a millionaire - for a day

This Shropshire schoolboy thought his dreams had come true when he put his bankcard in a cashpoint - and found he apparently had £2 million in his account.

Balloon claim pops ‘alien’ theory

A series of mysterious lights seen flying over a Shropshire army barracks may be nothing more than a set of Chinese wedding lanterns, a hotel manager has claimed.

Readers report light sightings

UFOs have been spotted in the skies all over Shropshire, Shropshire Star readers claim.

Paw prints awaken rumours of big cat

Is this evidence a big cat is roaming Shropshire? Pensioner Thomas Perry found these prints on his car outside his Telford home.

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Is Wrekin a sacred mountain?

The Wrekin is perhaps Shropshire’s best-loved landmark. But have we all missed something - that it also boasts a prehistoric astronomical calendar?

Play area plan for grown-ups

Old age traditionally brings with it a bus pass and maybe even a zimmer frame. But how about a playground?

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Creeping caterpillars - what’s this?

Shropshire Star photographer James Watkins spotted this extremely large caterpillar nest that appears to be taking over part of a Shropshire hedge.

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